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Courts

Legal experts doubt Minnesota Supreme Court would overturn marriage ban

Legal experts doubt Minnesota Supreme Court would overturn marriage ban

Opponents of gay marriage say a constitutional amendment defining marriage is necessary because they worry Minnesota's Supreme Court would overturn a decades-old ruling banning same-sex marriage. Several legal experts doubt that scenario.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Taking Legal Aid on the road to Hennepin County Medical Center

Taking Legal Aid on the road to Hennepin County Medical Center

Legal aid lawyers have opened a clinic at the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) to help those who need legal assistance. The idea is that people who are at HCMC probably have more than a few emergencies in their lives and could use some help navigating the legal system.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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St. Paul bars sue to stop smoking ban

St. Paul bars sue to stop smoking ban

Several St. Paul bars are asking a judge to stop the implementation of the city's smoking ban, which is due to go into effect at the end of March. Several bars have hired attorney Pat O'Neill, who talked with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Still smoking in St. Louis County

Still smoking in St. Louis County

St. Louis County will give state lawmakers another chance to ban smoking in restaurants and bars, before taking on the issue county-wide.

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U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger resigns

U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger resigns

Two weeks after presenting the findings of a school shooting investigation that may define his term as Minnesota's top prosecutor, Tom Heffelfinger announced Tuesday that he will step down at the end of the month to return to private practice.

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DNA and the courts

The use of DNA evidence has revolutionized the way crimes are solved and prosecuted, but the growing use of DNA databases could have broad implications for personal privacy.

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Hearings continue

Questioning by the Senate Judiciary committee continues through the day in what's expected to be the final round.

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Senators continue questioning Alito

The U.S. Senate Judiciary committee extends questioning of Judge Samuel Alito. Some senators are attempting to pin down Alito's views on presidential powers and abortion.

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Alito hearings continue

Continuing live coverage of the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Samuel Alito.

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Judging Samuel Alito

On the third day of confirmation hearings, Senators on the Judiciary committee continue grilling Judge Samuel Alito on his record on a number of controversial issues. Neal Conan and Nina Totenberg host NPR's special live coverage. photo: Getty Images/Mark Wilson

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